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Prisoner's Action Affirmed Against North Carolina DOC For Negligence Leading To Amputation

The North Carolina Department of Correction (DOC) appealed the reversal of a 1989 summary judgment grant dismissing state prisoner Joe Medley's action for a DOC contracted private physician's negligence. The court affirmed the dismissal holding that the DOC had a duty to provide adequate care.

Medley's leg was amputated after ...

 

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